Western Washington University Selected for Peace Corps Prep Program

Western Washington University has been selected to participate in the new Peace Corps Prep Program, which, with undergraduate coursework and community service opportunities, prepares students to work in international development.

“Western has been our number one university for mid-size schools for the last three years in a row, and has been in the top ten for mid-size schools for the last 10 years,” Nys said.

Each school designs its prep program to specifically replicate the Peace Corps’ approach.

A typical Peace Corps Prep Program consists of two years of coursework with a focus on international development, internship or volunteer experience related to Peace Corps’ project areas, and foreign-language study.

Schools are selected to join the program based on their demonstrated interest in promoting international learning and service opportunities to their students.

The Peace Corps Prep Program was established in 2007 to offer more targeted educational and skill-building opportunities to undergraduate students who have an interest to serve with the Peace Corps or within the international development and service communities.

After students complete the program, they gain knowledge and experience to make them more competitive Peace Corps applicants. All Peace Corps Prep graduates receive a signed certificate of completion from the Peace Corps.

For more information contact Stephanie Nys at (206) 239-6618 or visit http://www.peacecorps.gov/.